Historical Events
- "Music Scene" debuts on ABC-TV
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Baseball Record
SF Giant Willie Mays, becomes second player to hit 600 home runs
Famous Birthdays
- Marian Chlad, Czech soccer player (FC Groningen), born in Teplice, Czechoslovakia
- Matt Sharp, American musician (Weezer, The Rentals), born in Bangkok, Thailand
- Nicole Bradtke, Australian tennis star (1995 Auckland), born in Melbourne, Victoria
Famous Deaths
- Adolfo López Mateos, 48th President of Mexico, dies at 59
1969 Highlights
About September 22, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
#1 Song: Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival